The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-02-25

In the course 81 the morning, when
the uncle and niece were sitting in one
OF the many beautiful glens in which
the neighborhood abounds, Maude
saw a bent figure approaching, walk
ing with a stick.
u think, uncle, that must be Mr..
Browne, Mrs. EvanD's new lodger," she
said.
Her uncle looked up from his book.
Out OF health, l should say" was
Major Henderson's comment. "He
doesn't look old enough to be so in
firm.
When the stranger came ur to them
he paused and inquired the way to the
Swallow Fall.
Maude started. That voice! Her
uncle, however, merely made a
courteous reply. Evidently his sus-
plcions were not aroused.
Excuse me-" continued the straug-
er, ''buthave l not the pleasure of ad-
dressing one who is a neighbor for the
time being? Ifancied / saw you come
out OF Honey-suckle Cottage this
morning with your daughter"
eyes, sir, you are right-at least my
niece and l I staying opposite to
you"
"Your niece?" and the stranger po-
litely raised his hat as he glanced at
Maude. May 1 inquire if you have
been making q long stay in the neigh.
Gcrhood? 1t is the first time 1 have
visited North Wales, and 1 should be
glad to know OF the principal spots Of
interest in the immediate vicinity.
My health is so shattered that l can
not undertake long excursions"
This is the commencement ofour
third week." replied the major. Like
yourself, we have chosen rather to en-
Joy the scenery within walking dis
tances in preference to travelling about
by rail or coach. My niece has been q
little upset lately, so we came here to
recruit her health"
Maude flushed up Indignantly. To
speak of the cruel blow which had been
dealt her as If it were a mere nothing!
1.-THE young lady is looking so fresh
and charming that I think she must
already be on the high road of GOV
cry" This with q stiff old-fashioned
bow to Maude. II vas about to say l
trusted l might derive as much benefit
'front.' the change, only l fear that is too
much to expect. Age cannot hope to
compete with youth"
with your permission" suggested
Major Henderson, "my niece and | will
accompany you to the Falls. They are
within a quarter of an hours walk
from here; and l can give you a few
hints about the neighborhood as we
go along"
Mr.. Browne would only be too
pleased.
Maude walked on by her uncle's side
experiencing a mixture of Joy and
alarm. She was so delighted to hear
that dear voice again; so fearful lest
her lovers stratagem should be dis
covered
Mr.. Browne noticed her agitation,
and was careful to devert Major Hen
derson's attention from his niece, in
case her confusion should betray the
secret. The trio had to cross astream
by mean of stepping stones. The
stranger offered to assist Maude. Man
aging to keep his back to Major Hen
derson Mr.. Browne, alias Lieutenant
Mapieson, tenderly pressed Maude's
yielding hand and whispered: "Be ca
full, my darling, and all will yet bewell
with u.s."
The next morning Mr.. Browne called
on Major Henderson, 81 have just re-
ceived these, and | thought you would
perhaps like to look at them, he said,
producing q packet of periodicals.
Major Henderson was glad to avail
|. hYroen,s Af fhO nffar nc r1IrpoYNt HtnTsQ.
ture was rather difficult to procure in
10 out-of-the-way q place.
After a little further conversation,
Mr.. Browne was asked if he would
care to join the uncle and niece in
their morning ramble. Again he would
be only too pleased.
When the trio had gone some dis
tance, Major Henderson, wishing to
enjoy a quiet hal-fhourin reading, sug-
gested thathe should sitdown and rest
a little, while Maude conducted Mr..
Browne to a spot close by whence
a good view OF Snowdon could be OBJ
tanned.
'I would fain. like you,rest a while"
replied Mr.. Browne; 'but as the day
is SO unusually clear / feel / must
make an effort to take advantage OF
it, especially as this young lady has
so kindly consented to act as my
guide" Ana so Mr.. Browne hobbled
of, with Maude walking pa@iently be-
side him.
AS soon as the trees had hidden
the lovers from view Jack drew Maude
to him, while she, halt laughing and
hall crying, stroked his long gray
beard.
ooh, Jack, whatever made you come
like this? What do you intend to
dc2"